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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
cheeseheads
10-4 212.34
175.99
 
VS
proj
Newbies Rule
167.3 8-6
135.84

cheeseheads climb into top spot in 212.34-167.30 romp

cheeseheads jumped into first place in Pops Richie's Dream with a convincing victory over Newbies Rule, cruising to a 212.34-167.30 win. Newbies Rule took a 48.20-point lead on Thursday behind Dalvin Cook, who racked up 222 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. But it was all cheeseheads after that. They were led by Josh Allen, who passed for 308 yards , ran for 109 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 43.17 points, and Aaron Rodgers, who passed for 341 yards and 4 touchdowns (35.87 points). This marks the first time this season cheeseheads have beaten Newbies Rule, after falling 163.57-113.14 in their last matchup. cheeseheads (10-4) have now won five straight and will look to rack up another win against Big Blue. Newbies Rule (8-6) will take on PwnStars in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  cheeseheads   Newbies Rule

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 3 of his FG attempts against the Browns, Tucker put up 15 points this week. His scoring output was 58.6% more than his 9.46-point projection and was much higher than his 9.29-point season scoring average. Tucker ranks #82 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Justin Tucker

Top Player Comparison

cheeseheads
Points
% of total points 212.34
1
Josh Allen
QB
43.17
27.26
20.3%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
35.87
27.27
16.9%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
30.7
24.8
14.5%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
16.2
17.49
7.6%
Newbies Rule
Points
% of total points 167.3
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
48.2
22.6
28.8%
2
Tom Brady
QB
35.2
24.07
21%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
24.7
12.35
14.8%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
21.4
23.87
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dalvin Cook had a 29-yard touchdown run for Newbies Rule, helping Newbies Rule to a 48.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which Newbies Rule emerged with a 94.60-51.40 lead. For cheeseheads, Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Newbies Rule with a 55-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Newbies Rule who claimed the lead, 167.30-162.47. For cheeseheads, Leonard Fournette had a 47-yard touchdown run. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Newbies Rule with a 58-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for cheeseheads, contributing to a 212.34-167.30 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  cheeseheads   Newbies Rule

Game Notes

Eight of the 12 starters on cheeseheads scored higher than their projected point totals.
Newbies Rule lost despite five of their 10 starters exceeding their points projection.
The final result could have looked differently, as cheeseheads had one starter score zero points, while Newbies Rule had two.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 45.04-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did cheeseheads get the W, but they also covered the 40.15-point forecasted margin of victory.
cheeseheads moves to (4-0) in blowout games this season, while Newbies Rule falls to (1-2).
A bright spot in the loss, Dalvin Cook (48.2 points) officially recorded the fifth-highest scoring output for any RB this year.

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